Sales Agronomist

Dawson Co-op invites applications for the permanent full-time position of Sales Agronomist to join our Dawson Co-op Rolla Ag team in Rolla, British Columbia.

Under the direction of the Agronomic Services Manager or designate, the Sales Agronomist provides routine agronomic support, service, and knowledge to customers under general supervision. General responsibilities include field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planning, fertility and crop protection recommendations, and providing generalized customer support and service.

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for providing routine support, services, and knowledge of agronomic products to customers, including recommendations on seed, pest identification and crop protection, and crop nutrient/fertilizer
  • Customer support with field scouting, agronomic troubleshooting, crop planting, fertility and crop protection recommendations
  • Build and maintain industry knowledge of current best practices and trends
  • Develop relationships and maintain direct and regular contact with internal and external customers, contractors, and suppliers
  • Support the achievement of goals pertaining to sales and service targets for existing customers and expand sales to new customers
  • Plan for self-development and take initiatives to improve knowledge, skills & abilities
  • Support for events including field tours, informational meetings, trials, communications plans, etc.
  • Resolve customer complaints, and work with suppliers and the Sales Agronomist to ensure complaints are resolved in a timely manner, whether externally or in-house
  • Research and remain up to date on market trends from established sources
  • Use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool, and ensure all members of the sales team have access
  • Attend and/or host all relevant trade shows that will enable increased sales and market share
  • Develop relationships with key partners and target new communities, industrial, commercial, municipal, and institutional bodies in the established sales trading region, to grow new partnerships and to develop tendering opportunities
  • Adhere to and enforce all Dawson Co-operative Union policies, procedures, and safety protocols
  • Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Educational Requirements

  • Post-secondary degree in Agronomy, Agriculture, or another relevant field is required
  • P. Ag designation is an asset
  • 1-2 years of relevant experience with agricultural sales, agronomy, or other relevant industry
  • Ability to use software and organizational tools for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) (i.e. Microsoft Programs, Tronia, etc.)
  • Ability to use a Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tool to track all sales contacts centrally
  • Self-directed and motivated with the ability to problem solve under general supervision
  • Valid Class Five driver’s license with a clean abstract is required
  • Strong ability to manage relationship at all levels

Compensation and Benefits

  • Between $59,363.30 and $89,024.00 per hour based on qualifications and experience
  • Extended health, dental, paramedical, and vision
  • Life, travel, & long-term disability insurance
  • Employee & family assistance program
  • Pension matching program after 1 year
  • Year-end bonus program after 1 full fiscal year of employment
  • Employee rebate on retail purchases

If you are interested in this opportunity or require additional information, please contact HR at HR@dawsonco-op.com or apply now..

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